Each year one in six
Americans contracts a foodborne illness because of bacteria. Don’t let the
holiday season become a breeding ground for food poisoning for your family.
Know how to handle food safely and avoid getting sick.
Americans contracts a foodborne illness because of bacteria. Don’t let the
holiday season become a breeding ground for food poisoning for your family.
Know how to handle food safely and avoid getting sick.
Turkey Tips:
- Thaw turkey in the
refrigerator, in cold water or in a microwave – not on a counter. - Don’t wash the turkey
– doing so could splash bacteria throughout the kitchen. - Cook turkey in a
shallow roasting pan until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. - If stuffing a turkey,
do so just before putting it in the oven. Stuffing must also reach 165°F and
sit in the turkey 20 minutes after being taken out of the oven.
Take these precautions to prevent foodborne illness:
- Clean all food
contact surfaces. Don’t forget, your hands count as a food contact surface,
too. - Be sure to rinse all
fruits and vegetables. - Separate different
foods to prevent cross contamination. Always cut fruits and vegetables on a
clean surface. Wash utensils and cutting boards between uses. - Use a food
thermometer to make sure food is cooked thoroughly. - Refrigerate food
within two hours of cooking, so bacteria won’t begin to grow. - Remember, food is
only safe to eat three to four days after storage.
Good food handling
practices can help keep your family healthy this holiday season.
practices can help keep your family healthy this holiday season.